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Is the term “to yuck on your yum” real?

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SafetyFootwearMustBeWorn · 08/04/2024 12:00

Would you ever say it out loud?
just read it on another thread and it’s left me feeling slightly queasy.

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XenoBitch · 08/04/2024 19:30

I have seen it as "don't yuk someone else's yum", and that was on MN about adults enjoying Disney.

thepastinsidethepresent · 08/04/2024 19:29

NooNakedJacuzziness · 08/04/2024 13:55

The only thing worse would be to "ick on your shtick"

For some reason this thread has reminded me of 'He cracked on the whack' from Oops Upside Your Head, which sounds like a drug reference but isn't, I think. 😁

StephanieSuperpowers · 08/04/2024 19:26

NooNakedJacuzziness · 08/04/2024 13:55

The only thing worse would be to "ick on your shtick"

You monster.

MisterNorrell · 08/04/2024 14:35

Like a previous poster, I've mostly seen it online in the context of someone screeching "Don't kink shame meeeeee". I suppose it's similar to "raining on someone's parade", "piss on your chips", but in my mind those to imply being heavily critical/negative/spiteful about something that someone else is happy or excited about. Whereas "don't yuck my yum" seems to be used to mean "don't you dare express a dissenting opinion, why aren't you validating me and every choice I make and choose to post about online?!"

For that reason (and the infantile language) I really dislike it.

SirenSays · 08/04/2024 14:01

Never said it but I've seen it hundreds of times. Usually trotted out when someone starts being a dick about something someone else enjoys, that could be food, sex, shoe brands, anything...

seafronty · 08/04/2024 13:59

Some people are very weird.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 08/04/2024 13:57

Never heard of it before seeing this thread. I don't like it.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 08/04/2024 13:55

The only thing worse would be to "ick on your shtick"

SlowlyLurking · 08/04/2024 13:41

I absolutely hate it but so many people say it 🫣

KreedKafer · 08/04/2024 13:36

The words 'yuck' and 'yum' both make me cringe in any context so 'to yuck on your yum' is my worst nightmare as a phrase.

Not really sure why anyone would need to use it when you could express the same sentiment by saying 'Don't piss on other people's chips'.

MogTheMoogle · 08/04/2024 12:42

I've seen in more in food context though I don't doubt its been a kink thing

Kind of like "one man's trash is another's treasure", which still feels like an equally poor phrase implying someone is so grateful for rubbish...

See also, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all...

I feel no-one really says it...instead they just say something like "don't be so judgy", "no-one cares if you don't like it" "no-one is asking you to eat it" etc.

Frumpyfrau · 08/04/2024 12:32

I misread that as “snack on your yum.” 🙈In my defense, I’m hungry!

thepastinsidethepresent · 08/04/2024 12:32

Cazpar · 08/04/2024 12:11

I've read it, don't care for it. But I hate the words "yum" or "yummy". Especially when used by adults who aren't talking to babies at the time.

Ugh, me too, so twee.

ChedderGorgeous · 08/04/2024 12:26

JaneJeffer · 08/04/2024 12:23

It's bad form starting a thread to slag off something someone said on a different thread @SafetyFootwearMustBeWorn

Exactly. Don't yum on your yuck.

StephanieSuperpowers · 08/04/2024 12:24

I've only seen it in a sexual sense, and in that context, I find it horrific. It is so childish and yet also somehow domineering. I'll say what I like, thanks very much.

I can't imagine wanting any further interaction of any kind with a person who used such an offputting phrase.

JaneJeffer · 08/04/2024 12:23

It's bad form starting a thread to slag off something someone said on a different thread @SafetyFootwearMustBeWorn

LostFuse · 08/04/2024 12:22

"Don't yuck my yum" is a colloquial expression used to express the idea that individuals have different preferences and opinions, and that it is not acceptable to criticize or belittle someone's personal choices or tastes. It is often used as a way to discourage negative comments or judgment towards something that someone else enjoys, even if it may not be to your own liking. The phrase can be used in a variety of contexts, from hobbies and interests to fashion and lifestyle choices, and is commonly used as a reminder to respect others' personal preferences and to focus on celebrating diversity rather than tearing others down.

Urban Dictionary: belittle

Dismiss as seems unimportant.

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=belittle

Booksoverbros · 08/04/2024 12:21

SafetyFootwearMustBeWorn · 08/04/2024 12:15

😮this has taken a whole new direction
Now even more intrigued as to why it was uttered on another thread nothing to do with kink

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I've only heard it in a kink context or used by people involved in the kink community...

But they may have heard someone say it and thought it fit the situation, or maybe they use it in all areas of their life.

Who knows haha

I've said it once or twice just randomly.

I think I used it in reference to mixing mayo and ketchup for my fries though

WhatATimeToBeAlive · 08/04/2024 12:21

Never used it and never heard of it.

Wotchaz · 08/04/2024 12:20

I’ve only heard it in a toddler picky eating context - had no idea it has any sexual overtones!

Mimrr · 08/04/2024 12:20

Have only heard it about being rude about someone else’s food. Like complaining about ‘smelly’ ethnic food or eating chicken feet or blood sausage or insects. Rude to express disgust about anyone’s choices.

CurlewKate · 08/04/2024 12:19

I've only heard it in a sexual context. Which makes it worse.

CurlewKate · 08/04/2024 12:18

Yes it is. It's utterly awful. <shudder>

LostFuse · 08/04/2024 12:17

It's not kink specific by any means - just google it.

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SafetyFootwearMustBeWorn · 08/04/2024 12:15

Booksoverbros · 08/04/2024 12:06

Yes it's real, commonly used in the kink world.

E.g You don't have to like spanking, but don't shame someone else for enjoying it.

😮this has taken a whole new direction
Now even more intrigued as to why it was uttered on another thread nothing to do with kink

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